An ironic benefit of a slumped economy: Sometimes it can actually be easy to live like a Rockefeller.  For instance: The Conrad Hotels  and Waldorf Astoria Collection are offering a  Summer Escape package that gives you one free night when booking a two-to-four night stay (the number of required nights varies by property). The list of 20 participating properties includes two new hotels, the  Dakota Mountain Lodge in Park City, Utah, and the Roosevelt New Orleans.

But it gets even better. Depending on the hotel, you might get breaks on dining, golf, spa and kids’ clubs. When we priced a trip at Florida's plushly pink Boca Raton Resort & Club—which offers beach, pool, tennis, golf and lawn games—we found that the deal includes a free half-day at its new kids' club. A night here in July or August can run for a very reasonable $99 per night, and the Camp Boca kids' club for ages 3 to 12 normally costs $35 for a half day or $65 for a full day. As a bonus, if you book before July 15, you get a voucher for a free night on a future three-night stay.

The package is good for travel through August 30. You can book online by using promo code PRES1 (the savings will show up at check-out) or call 888/214-1592. If you book in time for the future extra night, be sure to mention code EFN to any booking agent.